Why is it important for the nurse to institute measures to protect a patient with leukemia from infection?
A) The drugs needed to fight infection have life-threatening side effects.
B) Leukemia seriously impairs the leukocytes and the body's ability to fight infection.
C) Infection can precipitate hemorrhage in the patient with leukemia.
D) Infection in the patient with leukemia can lead to permanent neurological damage.
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